Rattlesnake Mountain - Snoqualmie Peaks!
Details
This Sunday we'll hike to Grand Prospect, a viewpoint on the west peak of Rattlesnake Mountain. We'll start near Snoqualmie and hike through 4 miles of forest, past seasonal mushrooms and local and flora and fauna, until we reach the beginning of Rattlesnake Mountain's ridgeline. If we're feeling very ambitious we could continue along the ridge to the middle peak or east peak, else we'll stop for lunch at the west peak and then hike back.
We'll be making friends, staying fit, being polite and having fun!
We will first meet at Wilburton Park and Ride. Carpooling from there is encouraged but you are also welcome to meet us at the trailhead: Rattlesnake Mountain Trail Parking Lot (47.509, -121.844).
Hike Info
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: ~8 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: ~2100 feet
Highest Elevation: ~3000 feet
Location: Down I-90 near Snoqualmie
Parking/Entrance Permit
Discover Pass
Attendance
We try to keep our group size to around a dozen as a courtesy to other hikers on the trail, and to reduce crowds and cars in the parking lot. The Going list may have a larger number to accommodate no-shows.
Folks on the Wait list may not attend until they are moved to the Going list. If folks drop from the Going list, the host will add more people from the Wait list.
Carpooling
We will limit total attendees while drivers are selected from the Wait list. Drivers will be placed first as Going, and then we will fill with passengers as space allows, so everyone who comes to the P&R has a ride to the trail.
Riders MUST reimburse drivers for gas. Reimburse a minimum of $30 if one passenger, $15 for two passengers, and $10 for three passengers. Cash, Venmo, or Zelle.
What to Bring
Athletic clothing & rain gear
Hiking shoes/boots
Water, snacks & lunch
Sun protection
Bug spray
Ten hiking essentials
Schedule
8am: Meet at Wilburton P&R (OK to bring morning coffee and breakfast)
8:10am: Leave P&R
-> Stop at Safeway in Issaquah for coffee, food, restroom, etc. (optional)
~8:45am: Arrive at trailhead
~5-6 hours of hiking with stops for food, photos
-3pm: Back at trailhead
-> Stop for food on the way back (optional)
~3:30pm: Arrive back at Wilburton P&R (later if stopping)
Attendees: Be sure to update your status if things change so others can attend.
Disclaimer: When you RSVP and attend this hike, you are accepting that you are fully aware that you are responsible for your own safety. You agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify the hike host from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from any injury or damage. Always be aware of your own physical abilities and go on this hike prepared.